Author of Almost Daddy: The Forgotten Story
Greg Mayo is a storyteller, author, and men’s healing advocate who helps audiences confront the wounds we hide and discover the freedom found in forgiveness, faith, and restoration.
At 18, Greg lost a child to abortion. For the next 21 years, he never talked about it. Like many men, he learned how to carry pain quietly—until he discovered that silence was not the same as healing.
Today, Greg uses his story to reach men, families, churches, and pro-life audiences with a message of hope and restoration for the wounds we often keep hidden. His signature message addresses the frequently overlooked impact of abortion on men, while his broader ministry explores forgiveness, faith, fatherhood, emotional healing, and what it means to move forward after painful choices and experiences.
Greg is the author of Almost Daddy: The Forgotten Story, which follows a young man from the steps of an abortion clinic through a decade-long struggle to make peace with his past and restore his relationship with God. He also authored the companion study, Almost Daddy: A Men’s Guide to Healing After Abortion, which applies the time-tested 12 Steps to help men work through the emotional and spiritual aftermath of abortion.
Over more than 20 years, Greg has reached over 250,000 people through live events, speaking engagements, and media. His down-to-earth style combines compelling storytelling, practical insight, vulnerability, and humor to tackle difficult subjects in a way that invites audiences in rather than pushes them away.
Whether speaking at a pregnancy center fundraiser, church, men’s conference, retreat, or community event, Greg brings a message for anyone who has ever wondered whether the mistakes and wounds of the past have to define the future.
They don’t. Healing is possible. Restoration is possible. And no one has to carry the weight alone.
Greg Mayo was an outstanding speaker at our 2025 LIFE Pregnancy Center Banquet. His testimony of hope and healing after abortion was powerful, transparent, and filled with grace. Greg connected deeply with our audience, sharing both his personal story and a message of redemption that resonated with men and women alike. Many guests commented afterward that his story opened their eyes to the impact abortion has on men—a perspective rarely discussed but deeply needed. His authenticity and compassion created an atmosphere where hearts were moved, and lives were changed. His message helped make our event one of the most impactful and successful in our history. We highly recommend Greg Mayo as a speaker for any organization looking to bring a message of hope, restoration, and the transformative power of God’s grace.
There is a forgotten group of men who need healing for a decision that is often out of their control, the choice to end a life through abortion. Greg Mayo experienced the pain of abortion firsthand and is now on a crusade to eradicate abortion and bring healing to men suffering the consequences of it. Greg brings a unique and powerful message and a life's mission that is to help men find healing after abortion.
My husband Peter and I founded Buttons Project Trust in New Zealand, which helps towards healing from abortion. We first discovered Greg through his novel "Almost Daddy," which deeply resonated with us. After connecting with him, we organized two impactful events, "The Forgotten Fathers," where Greg shared ways of promoting healing for men affected by abortion. These gatherings opened the door for vital conversations and left attendees equipped with resources to support men in their journey of recovery. Men hurt and suppress their grief in different ways from women; Greg has great insights in this area and skills to reach many men.
I have had the pleasure of working with Greg Mayo through my role with Wisconsin Right to Life. My organization hosted an in-person pregnancy center training conference and Greg was a speaker. I had the honor of introducing him and couldn’t say enough about his engaging style. His passion for the unborn and for those struggling from abortions is undeniable. He brings such a unique perspective. His advocacy for men in the prolife movement is truly needed. Currently we are working on hosting a webinar together. Greg is easy to work with, engaging, funny and enjoyable to be around. I highly recommend working with Greg.
Greg was easy to work with—collaborative, thoughtful, and professional. He took time to understand our goals and tone ahead of the event. During the livestream, he was personable and insightful. He brings an unusual and crucial perspective to any conversation about healing after abortion.
Greg Mayo is an articulate voice on reclaiming authentic masculinity through a thorough exploration of his experience of losing a child to abortion when he was 18 years old. His expertise answers many questions some have never even thought to consider. Greg says, “As a man, your first job in this world is to protect your family, so when you’re a participant in abortion, you automatically feel like a failure.” But that's not the end of the story. You will be inspired by Greg's journey and skill in leading men on the path to healing and strength.
Greg Mayo is one of the most genuine men I know. He shares his own life experiences in a way that draws his audiences into the story. He is authentic and compelling - a winning combination for any audience!
Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Equipping Conferences have been a great fit for Greg Mayo and his gifted ability to connect to men with a vulnerable style that draws men in. I am grateful that Almighty God is using Greg to minister to men.